Category Archives: tribute

Women Veterans

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

“What book changed how you see the world and why?” My first thought is: “What book hasn’t? I have had many arguments with non-fiction-only readers who say that novels, poetry, etc. are a waste of time and don’t enrich your … Continue reading →

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Power of the Written Word

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

This week: “What are the nicest or most inspiring things people have said or written about your writing? How did it affect you?” This is something that I never expected to experience, but let’s start with “How did it affect … Continue reading →

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Shoot For the Moon

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

“You’ve been asked to ghostwrite an autobiography for someone famous; you get to spend two weeks with this person as they tell you stories and details of their life. Who do you hope that celebrity is?” Oh, gosh, so many … Continue reading →

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Out of Character

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Tonette Joyce

“Has anyone ever asked you to add them to one of your stories?” -OR- “Have you told anyone that you were basing a character on them?” My long-ago idea, and again, I forgot to make notes. I have had people … Continue reading →

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And the Band Plays On?

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Tonette Joyce

I suggested the topic of a real-life happily-ever-after love story so long ago that frankly, I am not sure what story I had in mind. Possibly the story of the couple below, but when I told The Husband that I … Continue reading →

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More Backstory About My Tribute to the Greatest Generation

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Jeff Salter

How My Novel “Called to Arms Again” Came to Be By J. L. Salter Details have become somewhat hazy over the past ten years, but I’m pretty sure the seeds of my third novel — third completed and the third … Continue reading →

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Salute to the Fallen

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Tonette Joyce

With this being the week leading up to Memorial Day, the topic for us a tribute to those who died in the military service, not to be confused with Veteran’s Day, where we honor all who have served in the … Continue reading →

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A Grateful Salute

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Patricia Kiyono

It was my turn to choose this week’s topic, and with Memorial Day coming up I thought it would be a great idea for us to each write a tribute to someone. I have a couple of favorite American veterans … Continue reading →

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